The High Performance Life

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Judge, a two-time Paratriathlon World Champion, TEDx speaker, author, coach, and resilience expert. Steve's story is one of the most powerful examples of what it means to rebuild your life after everything changes. After a near-fatal car accident left both of his legs crushed, doctors told him there was a chance he may never walk again. For many people, that...

Description In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Dawn Simkins, founder of Velvet Suite and author of Athleadership: The Elite Athletic Mindset to Lead Under Pressure and Perform When It Counts . Melissa brings a powerful perspective on what it really takes to perform under pressure. We talk about why performance is not just about talent, confidence, or knowledge — it is about conditioning. Whe...

Description In this episode, I sit down with Jane Chen, bestselling author of Like a Wave We Break and co-founder of Embrace Global, a company that developed a groundbreaking low-cost infant incubator that has impacted over 1,000,000 babies. Jane's story is one of extraordinary impact, but also deep personal reckoning. After spending years building a company with the mission of saving premature an...

What if high performance is not about working harder — but about building better teams? In this episode, Scott sits down with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on high-performance teams. Ron is the author of The Best Place to Work , Decoding Greatness , and his latest book, Superteams , which explores the science behind what separates elite team...

Why do so many successful people achieve everything they thought they wanted… and still feel unfulfilled? In this episode, I sit down with Paul J. Zak , one of the world's leading researchers on trust, happiness, human connection, and the neurochemistry that drives our relationships. Paul has spent decades studying oxytocin, the biology of trust, and what actually creates happiness, resilience, an...

What if Alzheimer's isn't just a matter of genetics? What if the choices you make today could dramatically impact how your brain functions 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi , neurologist, neuroscientist, and author of The Invincible Brain , for a powerful conversation about brain health, aging, memory loss, and the practical steps we can take to b...

What happens when the life you worked your entire life to build… stops feeling like your life at all? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Emilio Galán for one of the deepest and most emotionally honest conversations we've had on the show. After co-founding a successful healthcare startup and helping build technology used in over a million patient visits across the United States, Emilio made a rad...

What if the life you built… looks successful from the outside, but doesn't actually feel true on the inside? In this episode, I sit down with Brett Kaufman for a conversation about success, identity, presence, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned. Brett shares his journey from banking and chasing external validation to creating one of the most ambitious community-driven deve...

What if your exhaustion, your brain fog, your anxiety, and even your relationship struggles… Weren't just mental or emotional problems... But actually connected to the way your brain is processing vision? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meenal Agarwal for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've ever had on the show. We talk about the connection between screens, spatial awareness, brai...

What if the version of you that succeeds at work… is the exact version of you that's hurting your relationships at home? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. D. Ivan Young to unpack something I think a lot of high-performing men struggle with: You can dominate in your career… But still feel disconnected in your marriage, your family, and your life. We talk about what it really means to "leave work...

What if the biggest thing holding you back… is something you're trying to hide? In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Dickerhoof to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface for high-performing men. We talk about insecurity—not in a surface-level way—but the kind that shows up in how we lead, how we communicate, and how we show up in our relationships. Because the truth is… a lot of us ar...

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Hutchinson to talk about a reality most people don't want to face… but absolutely need to understand. We go deep into human trafficking, the systems behind it, and what's actually driving the demand. But what impacted me most wasn't just the missions, the rescues, or even the stories… It was the deeper conversation around healing, responsibility, and how broke...

Most people think longevity is about supplements, biohacking, and trying to "beat aging." But what if we've been thinking about it completely wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Sue Hitzmann to unpack what actually drives long-term health, pain-free movement, and real vitality. We go deep into the body's hidden system—fascia—and why it may be the missing link behind chronic pain, stiffness, st...

This episode is a little different. Instead of me asking the questions… I'm the one in the hot seat. I sit down with longtime friend and creative partner Cheryl Tan—someone who's seen the journey up close for nearly a decade—to unpack the real story behind the show, the LIFE framework, and the seasons of life we don't talk about enough. We go deep into what it actually looks like to build somethin...

What if the reason you still feel stuck… has nothing to do with your effort, and everything to do with where you're building from? In this episode, I sit down with Keyen Lage —former NFL athlete turned high-performance coach—to unpack why so many successful people still struggle with self-belief, fulfillment, and direction. We go deep into something I think a lot of people miss: the difference bet...

What if the biggest breakdowns in your relationships… aren't about what you're saying— but how you're saying it? In this episode, I sit down with Betsy Butterick—"The Coaches' Coach" to unpack the communication habits that quietly shape every relationship in our lives. We talk about the gap between what we intend to say and how it's actually received —and why so many conversations break down befor...

In this episode, I am joined by ADHD coach and podcast host Kristen Carder! Kirsten's mission is to unpack what ADHD really looks like in adulthood, and why so many people grow up believing they're lazy, disorganized, or broken when the reality is far more complex. Today, Kristen shares her own journey from struggling to find her purpose to building one of the most recognized podcasts and coaching...

After 45 years of helping families, couples, and individuals , Dr. Larry Waldman has seen the same patterns repeat themselves again and again. Fear of failure. Avoiding help. Self-sabotage. And the powerful ways childhood shapes the adults we become. In this conversation, Dr. Waldman shares lessons from nearly half a century in clinical psychology, working with marriages on the brink, struggling p...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Light Watkins! Light Watkins is a bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and mindfulness expert focused on helping people create presence and fulfillment "from the inside out." He's the author of five books, including Bliss More , Travel Light , and his newest, The Year You Transform , which introduces his "Tortoise Approach to Change"—building lasting ch...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Michael Easter! Michael Easter is a bestselling author, journalist, and professor whose work explores the intersection of performance, health, and modern life. He is the author of The Comfort Crisis, a New York Times bestseller credited with helping popularize rucking—walking with added weight—as a powerful tool for physical and mental resilience. His latest...

Amy Leneker is an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic—and a leadership consultant with more than 25 years of experience, including a decade in the C-suite. Over the course of her career, she has helped more than 100,000 leaders, teams, and organizations—from Fortune 100 companies to the public sector—thrive at work through keynotes, coaching, and training centered on less stress and mor...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ashley Herd! Ashley Herd is a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, and podcast host who has trained more than 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and live corporate programs. Throughout her career, she has helped professionals navigate leadership challenges with greater clarity and confidence, translating complex workpla...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Tim Packer! Tim is a celebrated Canadian artist and former police detective who walked away from a stable career to pursue a lifelong creative calling. Since making that leap, he has built a thriving, multi-million-dollar art business—selling original works, self-publishing prints, and running a top-tier online art academy that has helped thousands of artists...

Baya Voce is a relationship repair expert who helps couples rebuild connection when communication has broken down and loneliness has taken hold. With a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and advanced training in Relational Life Therapy under Terry Real, she combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with the clarity, practicality, and directness of coaching. In addition to her clin...

Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine (RIFM). A Virginia native, he completed his medical training at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia, finishing his Family Medicine residency at MCV. He later earned a...